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I am a Head of Department (RE) in a large school. I teach KS3, KS4 and KS5. I have had additional responsibilities in improving progress and attainment in RE. I teach Health & Social Care and Life Skills. I have also taught BTEC Applied Law, Psychology and PSHE. Prior to teaching my background was in forensic psychology, mental health, learning disabilities and research/quality assurance.

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I am a Head of Department (RE) in a large school. I teach KS3, KS4 and KS5. I have had additional responsibilities in improving progress and attainment in RE. I teach Health & Social Care and Life Skills. I have also taught BTEC Applied Law, Psychology and PSHE. Prior to teaching my background was in forensic psychology, mental health, learning disabilities and research/quality assurance.
KS3 Sikhism lesson - 5Ks
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KS3 Sikhism lesson - 5Ks

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A KS3 Sikhism lesson on the 5Ks. This lesson can be taught as a unit of work on Sikhism or as a stand alone lesson. The lesson is quick paced and engaging. There are a variety of activities that will excite students and keen them focused on learning (e.g. market place, group work, etc). Learning is checked at various points (e.g. through a fun action game involving all students). This lesson aims to teach students about the 5Ks and how they are an expression of identity.
The Ummah - Muslim Community (KS3 Islam lesson)
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The Ummah - Muslim Community (KS3 Islam lesson)

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KS3 lesson about the Muslim community (Ummah). This lesson aims to teach students what the Ummah is, its importance and how the Ummah links to commitment. The lesson includes a range of activities e.g. group work, paired work, literacy tasks and a homework task.
KS3 Sikhism bundle
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KS3 Sikhism bundle

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A Sikhism series of lessons for KS3 students. L1 Guru Nanak L2 Gurus L3 5Ks L4 Gurdwara L5 Khalsa and Vaisakhi A perfect series of lessons to teach students about Sikhism. Lessons include a variety of teaching and learning activities that are engaging and promote progress.
Eduqas new spec - Euthanasia Christian views
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Eduqas new spec - Euthanasia Christian views

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This lesson is from the Eduqas new spec topic Issues of Life and Death. Its aims are to explore the Christian attitudes to euthanasia in a sensitive manner. DIfferent religious viewpoints are considered (RC and CofE). The lesson ends with a practice 15 mark quetsion for students to attempt. This could be teacher, student or peer assessed (you might need to provide students with aids to peer or self assess).
EDUQAS (new spec) the worldwide Church
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EDUQAS (new spec) the worldwide Church

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This is a lesson from the new spec EDUQAS Component 1 Christianity. The lesson explores the worldwide Church and the key terms evangelism, misssion and reconciliation. There is also a focus on the charity Tearfund, including a 5 mark practice question. You will need the textbooks for one activity.
Passover and the Seder Meal - powerpoint, lesson activities
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Passover and the Seder Meal - powerpoint, lesson activities

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Pupils will learn what Passover is, what happens and the importance of the Seder Meal. Activities involve students actively learning through a marketplace style activity, but can be adapted to suit the class. Slight cross curricular links with history and art. Homework activity to learn key spellings about Judaism, an ideal homework for a Judaism unit of work.
Justice and aims of punishment (Eduqas NEW SPEC)
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Justice and aims of punishment (Eduqas NEW SPEC)

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A resource for the EDUQAS NEW SPECIFICATION, topic issues of good and evil. The lesson aims to teach students about how offenders should be dealt with, types of punishment and evaluating these types. The lesson explore whether all crimes deserve the same punishment, this is a theme students consider throughout. The main activity promotes discussion and working with others to learn about the aims of punishment. This activity can be completed using textbooks/computers to support the weaker ability students.
Religious Journeys - L4 pilgrimage Judaism and Hinduism
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Religious Journeys - L4 pilgrimage Judaism and Hinduism

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Lesson 4 of a KS3 unit of work on religious journeys. This lesson links to the previous lessons and the future lessons. This lesson aims to teach students about places of pilgrimage in Judaism (Western Wall) and Hinduism (River Ganges). This lesson is packed with lots of different activities e.g. questioning, reading, small video clip, word fill, map reading. There is also A02 opportunities for students to create their own prayer/wish/statement to take on their own pilgrimage. The lesson offers opportunities for students to apply their learning to tasks. Cross curricular links within the lesson (e.g. Geography). Also, students are able to make comparisons to other places of pilgrimage in order to join up their learning. Links to GCSE topics on pilgrimage and religious expression.
EDUQAS Human Dignity (NEW SPEC)
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EDUQAS Human Dignity (NEW SPEC)

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NEW SPEC Eduqas lesson on Human Dignity. The lesson aims to describe what human dignity is, explore religious and personal views and discuss why people are not treated with human dignity. The lesson has an homework/extension task to consolidate learning and to challenge students. Additional support is given with this task.
Mosque - KS3 Islam lesson
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Mosque - KS3 Islam lesson

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KS3 lesson teaching students about the Mosque. Can be taught as a unit of work on Islam or a unit of work on religious buildings. The lesson aims to teach students about the key featues of the Mosque and its importance to Muslims and other members of the community. The lesson uses a True Tube clip (embedded in the powerpoint) where a young man shows people around the Mosque, this aims to teach students that the Mosque is very relevant for young people. The final task (also to be finished for homework) allows students to understand the importance of the Mosque and why it is an important place not only for Muslims but for other members of the community. There are lots of opportunities for student involvement in this lesson.
Eduqas GCSE Hinduism revision powerpoint
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Eduqas GCSE Hinduism revision powerpoint

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A revision PPT for Eduqas RS GSCE (new spec). The PPT provides students with information and notes. The PPT has been created for a final revision lesson with Y11 students and is mostly teacher led. It is perfect resource to guide revision, and for students to access to support addiitonal revision at home.
Eduqas (new spec) Theme 3 part A- concept of a state governed according to Islamic principles- A Lev
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Eduqas (new spec) Theme 3 part A- concept of a state governed according to Islamic principles- A Lev

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This is a A Level lesson from the new Eduqas spec. Its from theme 3, part A The concept of a state governed according to Islamic principles and the political and social influence of institutions as a challenge to secularisation. The lesson has a number of teacher led and student led activites. I taught this topic in about 2/3 lessons, but can be adapted to suit your class, their needs, and time constraints.
Hinduism - The Eternal Self (Eduqas new spec)
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Hinduism - The Eternal Self (Eduqas new spec)

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GCSE Eduqas new spec. Component 3 Hinduism. Beliefs and Teachings - The Eternal Self. This lesson aims to answer the question ‘what is the eternal self and how do these views differ?’. There are a variety of tasks that focus on the atman, advaita vedanta, dvaita vedenta, samasara, reincarnation and moksha. The lesson is differentiated and students are offered a choice of tasks. Key quotes from the Bhagavad Gita are included. These quotes are recommeneded from the spec. Perfect to use as planned, or can be adapted to suit.
Abraham - powerpoint and resources
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Abraham - powerpoint and resources

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The first lesson in a unit of work on Judaism. This lesson aims to teach students about Abraham as a key figure in Judaism. It explores his journey and actions he took, linking to why they are significant in the religion.
Religious Journeys - L2 Baptism
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Religious Journeys - L2 Baptism

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Lesson 2 of a KS3 religious journeys unit of work. This lesson aims to teach students about Christian baptism, its importance as part of the Christian journey and what happens at a baptism service. The lesson includes a variety of teaching and learning activities, for the main activity students have a choice of tasks depending on ability/behaviour/dynamic of the class. One choice of task is where students participate in their own baptism, this works so well with all abilities. The main theme throughout the lesson is encouraging team work amongst students. This KS3 lesson links to GCSE lessons. Also, can be adapted for primary school students.
KS3 Sikhism lesson - Khalsa and Vaisakhi
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KS3 Sikhism lesson - Khalsa and Vaisakhi

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KS3 Sikhism lesson teaching pupils about the Khalsa and Vaisakhi. This lesson has been taught as part of a unit of work but can be taught as a stand alone Sikhism lesson. This lesson has been judged as OUTSTANDING during a lesson observation. The lesson includes a variety of activities to engage students. Role play is used to teach students about the formation of the Khalsa (the lesson includes an alternative to role play - video link in the powerpoint). This lesson promotes deeper thinking and encourages students to use their thinking skills. The lesson also includes a homework task.
The Gurus - KS3 Sikhism
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The Gurus - KS3 Sikhism

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A KS3 Sikhism lesson teaching students about the Sikh Gurus. This lesson aims to describe key teachings of the Sikh Gurus, explain how the Gurus taught these and explain how a Sikh can apply these teachings. There is a running focus within this lesson of courage, trust and equality. Students are required to learn the definitions of these words through a dictionary task. The main task is a group work task where students read stories about the Gurus and complete a task.
Sacraments  - KS3 Christianity lesson
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Sacraments - KS3 Christianity lesson

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A KS3 Christianity lesson teaching students about sacraments. This lesson EXCLUDES BAPTISM, as baptism can be taught in one full lesson (see my other resources). This lesson aims to teach students what a sacrament is, explore the sacraments Christians take and their importance. The lesson has a homework task for students to complete based on the learning. There are opportunities for group work and individual work. The lesson is heavily differentiated for a mixed ability group. The fact sheets that students use for group work are informative and are colour coded to link to two questions on the worksheet. The worksheet is also differentiated (with prompt questions) and there are key words to support certain students.